OpenAlex MCP Server
BasicOpenAlex MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI agents and other MCP clients to interact with the OpenAlex database, focusing on scholarly works. It provides capabilities for searching, retrieving, and analyzing scholarly data.
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Overview
OpenAlex MCP Server is a Model Context Protocol (MCP) server that allows AI agents and other MCP clients to interact with the OpenAlex database, focusing on scholarly works. It provides capabilities for searching, retrieving, and analyzing scholarly data.
Installation
1Install the package
npx
uv --directory /YOUR/INSTALL/DIRECTORY/openalex-mcp-server run server.py2Add to Claude
Add this configuration to your claude_desktop_config.json:
claude_desktop_config.json
{
"mcpServers": {
"openalex-mcp-server": {
"command": "npx",
"args": [
"-y",
"uv --directory /YOUR/INSTALL/DIRECTORY/openalex-mcp-server run server.py"
]
}
}
}3Verify installation
Restart Claude Desktop, then ask:
"What tools do you have available from OpenAlex MCP Server?"
Prerequisites
- Node.js 18 or higher
- npm or npx available
- Claude Desktop or Claude API access
Configuration
No configuration required. This server works out of the box.
Usage Examples
List Resources
"What resources are available in OpenAlex MCP Server?"
Claude will query available resources and return a list of what you can access.
Get Details
"Show me details about [specific item] in OpenAlex MCP Server"
Claude will fetch and display detailed information about the requested item.
Create New
"Create a new [item] in OpenAlex MCP Server with [details]"
Claude will use the appropriate tool to create the resource and confirm success.
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